Ilarion Konstantinus, a Katagarian Dragon, angers the Fates by using magic to search for his fated mate, they then inform him that his mate is a human. Having been enslaved by humans when he was young, Ilarion's distrust and hatred of humans runs deep. When he discovers that his mate is Carina Drake, a governess in 1817 England, he must strive to overcome his prejudice towards humans while earning her trust, and hopefully her love, in return. Carina Drake, orphaned at twenty one, was forced to find a post as a governess. Though her situation in life dictates that she should be a sensible and level headed woman, her underlying romantic nature is captivated when she encounters a mysterious man in the woods one afternoon. Walking the tight rope between propriety and desire, Carina longs to trust Ilarion but her experience of the world has taught her to be wary. Meanwhile a dark presence is lurking, stirred to watchfulness by the dragon's presence. This is a Fanfiction based off of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter Series. However, it is not necessary for you to be familiar with the Dark-Hunter series to read this story. Though the background for some of the story comes from that series, the main storyline is original. Rated Mature for Adult Content & Some Language.